Terry was a great friend and mentor to many. His influence will be missed in mammalogy.

Terry was a wonderful resource encouraging science and economic development in New Mexico. And overall just a vibrant and kind individual. He'll be greatly missed.

-Sue Vorenberg, Albuquerque Tribune science writer

Mentor, friend,... the words ring out empty without him to color them in. Just being alive was an adventure for Terry. He taught me to dance in the wilderness without cautioning me to
be careful, be realistic, and remember the limitations of being human. We sat together in long moments of shared solitude, taking the risk of being completely at peace. We set and kept the clear, healthy boundaries that help us live side by side with each other. Let me risk remembering that we never stop silently loving those we once loved. My heart goes out to Nancy and family.

Twelve years ago today I was just getting off of five and a half days of ECMO treatment for HPV. We survivors know the importance of the work of Terry Yates. I subsequently met Terry when the Canadian Broadcasting Company came to New Mexico to make a short feature for their version of "Discovery". Terry's vitality seeped into us all. It was an honor to have him among us. With deep gratitude and sincerest condolences to his family and many close friends.

We were very saddened to hear of Terry's passing, he will be greatly missed

More than just a great scientist & a tribute to UNM, Terry was the most generous person many of us have ever, and likely will ever, know. We are comforted to have a life filled with Terry memories and a vocabulary filled with Yates-isms. "Keep smiling!"

Terry and I started trapping for fun and profit in 1965 just barely legal to drive to the swampland of far western Kentucky. I understand his passion for biology, mammals, trapping, and adventure as well as anyone "on the planet" as he would say.
Part of me has just been removed.

A great mind and an even greater heart has been lost. Terry's memory will live on in all of us and his research will be forever known. We are all very fortunate to have known him. Nancy and family, my heart is with you.

Terry and Nancy were the first couple we met as graduate students at Texas A&M over 34 years ago. They have remained life-long friends since that time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and the boys, and our memories of Terry will last a lifetime.

Rodney and Dee Honeycutt

Terry Yates was one of the nicest people in the world and will be missed terribly; Nancy and their sons will always be in my prayers, and I wish them peace and beautiful memories.

I count it as a blessing that he will be memorialized on my birthday, because from now on, every Dec 14 will be a VERY special day for me to remember his life, legacy, and dedication.

God-speed, Terry...the Kentucky Derby will never be as exciting, and mint juleps will never be as sweet.

I was honored to know you and to share Our time together. Terry, I still have one question for you to answer, Is there Life after ?
Many blessings to Nancy, your Sons and the whole Family!

We are saddened to hear of Terry's passing and extend condolences to his family.

Terry, having known you was a real blessing. You will be missed, but Heaven just got a little better. Nancy, Brian, Michael, our hearts are with you. We Love you.

Not enough words or time to express the many ways Terry touched our lives. "Happy Trails to you until we meet again!" We will always hold you in our hearts daily. Nancy, Brian, Michael and family....we are always here for you and treasure this very sweet friendship forever.
Love and heart hugs.

Terry was simply one of the most sincere and hard-working people I ever worked with. UNM has lost a tremendous asset.

Toby and I took Terry's Mammalogy class in 1994, which is where we fell in love with field research and each other. Terry holds a special place in our hearts for teaching us the passion and joys of field research, the adventures of travel to La Paz, Mexico, and for the persistence of pursuing basic science. He was a wonderful mentor and we will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts are very much with Nancy, Brian and Michael.

I am saddened by the passing of Terry, and send my condolences from Argentina.

Working with Terry were some of the best memories of college for me. It was a pleasure to take his classes and work in the musuem. He will never be forgotten.

Terry Yates provided an example of how professionalism, service to community, a love of life and an enthusiasm for scientific quests could be combined in one individual. Terry will always be that great example.